Sex Toys: Destined to Be More Popular Than Smartphones?

After singing the praises of vibrators for the past few months, I'm pleased as punch to hear this bit of sexy news. According to LA Weekly, experts predict that sales for sex toys will surpass smartphone sales within the next decade.

In a survey quoted by LA Weekly, experts estimate "that by 2020-2025 sex toy purchasing will run at over 400 million units per annum. In context, that's about the same as smartphone units shipped per year."

I adore technology and cool iPhone apps just as much as the next gal. But if given the choice between dropping a bit of cash for a new phone or a new vibrator, I'd pick the vibe every time. And clearly I have considering my iPhone model is a paltry 3G, which is basically just a step above two cups attached by string in the world of smartphones.

But I'm not sure if celebrities embracing sex toys are the real driving force behind this increase in sales. I'd like to believe that women are becoming more curious about their pleasure and orgasms and doing something about it. And maybe, just maybe, some of those taboos about vibrators are starting to disappear? Honestly, once we get past the blushing that often goes along with talking about sex toys, gossiping about them is ridiculously fun.

Are you surprised to hear this news? If you could receive either the smartphone or sex toy of your choice for free, which would you pick? And why do you think sex toy sales are on the rise? Does it have something to do with celebrity endorsements?